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Churches of Chiloé

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Location
  
Chile

Criteria
  
ii, iii

UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription
  
2000

Type
  
Cultural

Reference
  
971

Churches of Chiloé Churches of Chilo UNESCO World Heritage Centre

UNESCO region
  
Latin America and the Caribbean

Similar
  
Chiloé Island, Church of San Francisco, Church of Santa María de, Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Church of Chonchi

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The Churches of Chiloé in Chile's Chiloé Archipelago are a unique architectural phenomenon in the Americas, and one of the most prominent styles of Chilota architecture. Unlike classical Spanish colonial architecture, the churches of Chiloé are made entirely in native timber with extensive use of wood shingles. The churches were built from materials to resist Chiloé Archipelago's humid and rainy oceanic climate.

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Churches of Chiloé The churches of Chilo The Island Review

Built in the 18th and 19th centuries when Chiloé Archipelago was still a part of the Spanish Crown possessions, the churches represent the fusion of European Jesuit culture and local native peoples' skill and traditions: an excellent example of mestizo culture.

Churches of Chiloé Chilo Churches World Monuments Fund

The Churches of Chiloé were designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2000. The University of Chile, Fundación Cultural Iglesias de Chiloé and other institutions have led efforts to preserve these historic structures and to publicize them for their unique qualities.

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Location

Churches of Chiloé Churches of Chiloe Sights

The sixteen churches registered as part of the World Heritage Site are concentrated in the central eastern zone of the archipelago.

Churches of Chiloé Churches of Chilo World Heritage Site Pictures info and travel

Churches of Chiloé Churches of Chilo architectural wealth in the southernmost part of

References

Churches of Chiloé Wikipedia